Cap for foundation vents



F. B. MERRILL CAP FOR FOUNDATION VENTS Aug. 31, '1943.

Filed Nov. 4, 1940 l. .of F

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.t Patented Aug; 19431 3 s 'i i n 'Iv'hisinvention relates vto. v ntivlation anclrrnoiev4 Y particularly a, capjfonclosing lioundationventsl 'With these and other objects hereinafter "more"` narticlarly n thaeconipalym l f of` this application; '.'1

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